2026
Head Coach: Dan Edson
Manager: Sarah Driver
Sports Therapist: Amy Waghorn
Foward Coach: Paul Beard
Back Coach: Jed Chapple
07/11/2025
Congratulations to all the players who have been selected. Your commitment, hard work, and dedication to the game have earned you this achievement. We look forward to seeing you represent the squad with pride and perform to the highest standard throughout the season.
05/11/2025
A FREE 6 week course!
Want to give rugby a try.......and looking to join a thriving girls section?
We have created a "Girls only" free rugby "taster program" The sessions are fun, safe, and non-contact for newcomers, focusing on skills development through playing games. Open to 7-14 year old Girls – Beginners and Girls who have been introduced to rugby as part of our schools festivals!
Starting Thursday 6th November from 7pm – 8:30pm for 5 weeks here at Kelham Road. The 6th and final session is on Wednesday 10th December with two times world cup winner Emily Scarratt!!
The sessions are all about developing essential life skills. Over the six weeks, you will make new lifelong friendships, build confidence and fitness all while having lots of fun. We teach rugby's core values - Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, and Sportsmanship.
Register your place today via [email protected]
Please bring trainers or boots and a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our fantastic inclusive family here at Newark Rugby Club!
15/06/2025
That’s a wrap on the 2025 County Season for NLD.
We are very privileged to have so many clubs and players who collaborate with us ensure we have a successful programme.
Although only 23 players can be selected for the squad on game day, we couldn’t achieve what we do without everyone turning up to training. Practicing run-throughs and making the competition for a spot in that 23 a nightmare for our coaching team. That breath of club representation on and off the pitch has ensured the women’s programme has been so successful over the years.
We of course have to shout out the volunteers in the background that make it all possible. Amy our Sports Therapist that holds the players together with tape, reassures them when they need it. Our coaching team lead by Dan the newly appointed kit cleaning queen (and his secret helper at home). His trio of coaches; Connor, Jed and Paul who challenge the team to be their very best.
Our Manager Granny Drives the spreadsheet fiend and Neil our W&G Rep.
Thanks to Mellish RFC for being our home for the season, with Steve taking good care of us. Preparing food for the ladies during game analysis and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the season.
To close out the season we had a small awards presentation to celebrate those players who have really stood out this season.
Forward of the Season - Emily Hird (Lincoln)
Back of the Season - Abbie Pearce (Derby)
Young Player of the Season - Nancy Kirk (Mansfield)
Captains Player of the Season - Chloe Goldsmith (Stamford)
Players Player of the Season - Emily Hird (Lincoln)
We look forward to what next season will bring.
Eastern Counties v NLD 8th June 2025
A hard fought game, and huge effort from all our players on Sunday, resulting in a draw against Eastern Counties.
Our Points Scorers:
Try - Nancy Kirk (Mansfield)
Conversion - Abbie Pearce (Derby)
Try - Sammy Pocock (Stamford)
Conversion - Abbie Pearce (Derby)
Try - Abbie Pearce (Derby)
Try - Kayna Penrose-Toms (Stamford)
Conversion - Abbie Pearce (Derby)
Following a draw at the Semi Final stage means a series of 6 penalties kicks are taken by each team.
Abbie Pearce converting one, and Eastern Counties converting two, taking them through to the finals at Twickenham in two weeks time. We wish them the best of luck in their penultimate game.
Forward of the Match - Emily Hird (Lincoln)
Back of the Match - Nancy Kirk (Mansfield)
Another win for the women today against Cheshire. Huge thanks to Mellish RFC for hosting and being our home for the season.
Next stop Semi Finals.
30/05/2025
This Sunday’s team to face Cheshire in the final pool game of the county programme
📍 Mellish RFC (No Dogs)
🕑 14:00 KO
📆 1st June 2025
Great display of determination from the Women today to come back from 29-10 just after half time. Huge thanks to Durham County Rugby Football Union for such a competitive game and Billingham Rugby Club for their hospitality. You can see all the highlights from today’s game on our Instagram Page
16/05/2025
This Sunday’s team to face Durham County Rugby Football Union in the first pool game of the county programme
📍 Billingham RFC
🕑 14:15 KO
📆 18th May 2025
13/03/2025
We are really pleased to announce this year’s training squad. Congratulations to all those selected and their clubs and thank you to everyone who came and trialed.
14/02/2025
🏉 NLD U18W Hit the Road! 🚗💨
Our NLD U18W squad is heading down the M1 to Aylesbury to take on Buckinghamshire U18W! Wishing the team the best of luck—play hard, enjoy every moment, and make us proud!
Let’s go, ladies!
02/02/2025
Our key dates for the 2025 season
We will be working hard to arrange some friendlies over next few weeks so these dates are subject to change.
Don’t forget to register for the trials on the 25th February below 👇🏻
https://forms.office.com/e/QYxw4U4fq6
01/02/2025
NLD Women’s Trial Applications for 2025 are now open!!
📆 Tuesday 25th February 2025
📍Mellish RFC
🕖 7pm - 9pm (Registration opens from 6:15pm)
Register using the form below 👇🏻👇🏻
https://forms.office.com/e/QYxw4U4fq6
The closing date for applications is Friday 21st February 2025
Mellish RFC will once again be our home for the 2025 season. We will be sharing the key dates for the upcoming season soon so keep your eyes peeled.
Any questions then please reach out to us on social media.